October 15, 2016

papertrey ink october release in review...

Hello there! Happy Papertrey Ink release day :). Have you decided on what you're treating yourself to? I have just a couple of projects to share with you today, to add a little more to your decision making process :). All of the new products will be available tonight, October 15th, 10PM EST at the Papertrey Ink store. This first card uses the new Inspired: Hope stamp set and dies. Hope is a word I associate with most at Christmas....it's just so beautiful to think about :). So, I paired this set with the new Botanical Blocks IV stamp set...a set I just love!

I stamped and heat embossed my poinsettias on Kraft cardstock, using white embossing powder. I then used my Zig watercolor markers to add some soft pinks, shades of green, and a bit of yellow. I then smudged Vintage Cream ink around the edges of my image, distressed the edges, and attached my die cut "hope" and sentiment.

I can't wait to try out the holly berries and leaves from Botanical Blocks IV next :).

This card uses the new Sprig Wreath and Jingle All the Way stamps and dies. This little wreath is going to get loved to death around here. It's a favorite of mine already.

I stamped my wreath in Simply Chartreuse, Green Parakeet, and Pale Peony. I used Fancy Flourishes in the background, stamping in Spring Moss.

It's always so fun to mix up the traditional Christmas color scheme a bit with each card I create....pink for Christmas is a definite yes for me ;).

Be sure to visit the other designers to see all they've got ready to share.

I am SPEECHLESS and for me that is a LOT to say(not say?)!
Your renditions are SPLENDOURIFIC!!!! Another of my invented words, the fusion of splendid and terrific, and you are welcome my friend!
But you got me in a conundrum , because you see, I had all my order tailored to what I can afford and those two sets were not on it,just for the fact that I thought,SILLY ME, that I could use other PTI sets instead, but more important than that I have ENOUGH of Christmas stamps,so many that I have not used some from last year release! And now you have prove me wrong!
Although I REALLY LOVE YOU, I have to stick to my principle of being an ecumenical blamer, so to be fair, Betsy,Kay and you are going to be blamed for my lack of finances until my SS kicks in again! And I say that with a LOT of love for you Gals!

i'm always crazy for your cards and all your work...i am always so inspired! can you please explain how you got that beautiful double bow on your HOPE card? omigosh...i always love the bows you put on cards and mine don't look anywhere as beautiful as yours do. would you mind doing a tutorial on bow tying and also how you did that double bow fantasticalness on that hope card? please?

Hi Melis, I love what you did with the embossing and zigs, it's gorgeous. The wreath with pink pine and jewels is beautiful. A little pink on anything is perfect, lol. Thanks for sharing and always inspiring.